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Did I miss the post with your budget in it? OR is that only accessible in a closed session? Sorry for the link, but I'm on the wrong lap top (no pics). http://s232.photobucket.com/albums/ee258/wannahuckmastinky/?action=view&current=Poptop062.jpg...

I have a similar fleet but with slightly different roles. My company F-150 four door pulls my Prowler RV camper, goes touring, and will be used on gravel, but careful not to get it pinstriped. I have a van that I have been building specifically for off road camping, such as a low budget mini...

You sound like you have pretty good judgement when you're out there and thats the biggest part of the battle. Pleasure Way, you say? Is there a 4x4 conversion on your schedule this winter?

Mini Me SMB Love all the vans; the VDubs, the cool Yotavans and Delicas, the old heavies, the Vanaconda, and of course the SMBs. However, I went a little different direction. Decided to get a midsize van. in February I brought home an '03 AWD Astro w/ 50k miles. Lifted it with...

Sinister, bro...just flat out Sinister. That is the coolest looking van I have ever seen. Traditionally, I don't like after market wheels a whole lot. Your wheels are killer. Love the wheel and tire combo, the stance, the color the whole bag of chips. Well done. Stout. Perhaps we could...

Welcome. Good looking Tacoma. Sits nice. I'm in Bellingham. Speaking of Roslyn, we just did Fortune Creek trail and camped at Gallaher Head Lake in August. While we've had some longer trips this year, we've been perfecting the 2 1/2 day weekend. Spent 27 nites in the rig since Easter...

Don't make it sound so easy. It may not be as far as Pelee Island in Lake Ontario or something, but the Manitou's are definitely a committment. Lake Michigan can change quickly, and thats a north bound shipping lane. Cold water. Thats a very respectable open water crossing. Nice job. Did...

Graham, as a member of your town's namesake family (Tom Lowell) and a huge fan of the Lowell LockMonsters (OK, I know they exist but I really only follow the Detroit Red Wings) and a camper van builder, I humbly ask: Do you any pics of this homebrew you speak of? Rear bumper, then exterior...

Wow. Thats a good project looking for a place to happen. If only I were looking for another van project. Yes, the top alone costs much more than that. And already having the top installed means that its not just a "work in progress" but a "work/play in progress".:) Work on it one weekend...

Great shots. Thanks for inspiring the memories. Back packed it and kayaked it back in the 90's. Wonderful place to be.

Well, the obvious first link to answer that question is Eric and Amy Badger's site. They ived in one for two years up until last fall or something. Great information from them. www.BadgerTrek.com I have a certain amount of 2nd experience with Sportsmobile's, (buddy I go Overlanding with all...

If you are responding to my post, thanks a ton for the generous offer of hospitality, but I just drained my "recreational goods" bank account on a pop top for my van. No Yotavan for me...

I have three mountain bikes, one road bike, and four kayaks in my garage that each retail for well over $25hundy. San Diego is nice this time of year.:chowtime:

I'd pay $25hundy for that. Something extra cool about the cargos,too. Yeah, 4x and manual. Cool.

T.Low's take on fuel costs I have the luxury of a company car, and I bought my wife a Nissan Murano, so my "adventure" vehicle is not my daily driver. The point is, then, that my "adventure" vehicle may see 15,000 miles this year. Compare the fuel costs difference for 15 mpg and 20 mpg for...

Does anyone have a Chevy SMB? I've seen tons of Blue Oval SMBs, but never a Bowtie. Are they just more limited for the 4x4 conversion process or what?

I agree, I'd much rather have the windows open. I rarely use AC, unless I'm on a dusty trail! I should have paid more attention while I was helping a former girlfriend do her master's thesis on ventilation (well, equine respiratory actually, but a lot of pertinent ventilation points included)...

Sweet van. First saw them 20 or so years ago when I went to school in Japan. Been intrigued with them ever since. We're down in Bellingham. Would love to go on some BC trails. My sheet metal is still street metal, but I don't mind the Northwest Pinstripping. But the real question is...

Hey, I know that rig! Yeah, put in a few miles chasing it around Oregon and Washington, and hope to put in many more. Yeah, its a nice set up.

And do I have this right?: Detroit invaded Toledo, and the Federal Government stepped in. The Feds decided to give Toledo back to Ohio, take the penninsula off of Wisconsin and give it to Michigan as the U.P., and then granted statehood to Wisconsin. Not that I neccessarily care the...